bonjour Paris
The English phrase "hello paris" is translated into French as bonjour Paris.
The phrase bonjour Paris is a greeting used when addressing the city of Paris or when arriving there. It is commonly used as an exclamation when someone first arrives in the city or as a caption for social media posts.
What does it mean word for word?
The word bonjour is a compound of bon (good) and jour (day).
Which one should you use?
While bonjour Paris is used during the day, bonsoir Paris is the appropriate greeting once evening begins.
Did you know?
- In France, failing to say bonjour when entering a shop or starting a conversation is often considered a significant social faux pas rather than just a missing formality.
- While bonjour is the standard, the word jour in the phrase shares a common ancestor with the English word 'journey', as both relate to the concept of a single day's travel.
- The city name Paris comes from the Parisii, a Gaulish tribe that originally settled the area long before the Romans arrived.
Examples in context
- Salut, ça va?Hi, how are you?
- Coucou! Ça fait longtemps!Hey! Long time no see!
- Bonjour Paris, je suis enfin arrivé !Hello Paris, I have finally arrived!
- Regarde la tour Eiffel, bonjour Paris !Look at the Eiffel Tower, hello Paris!
- Un petit mot pour vous : bonjour Paris.A little word for you: hello Paris.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are arriving at the train station in Paris.
- GabrielBonjour Paris, nous voilà !Hello Paris, here we are!
- LéaTu as raison, Gabriel, c'est magnifique.You are right, Gabriel, it is magnificent.
- GabrielJe suis tellement content d'être là.I am so happy to be here.
- LéaMoi aussi, l'aventure commence !Me too, the adventure begins!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Paris, bonjour, CC BY-SA 4.0.
